173 people rescued from boat with engine fire in the English Channel

The migration crisis continues in the English Channel, located between the United Kingdom and France. A fire broke out in the engine of a boat carrying migrants attempting to reach the United Kingdom. French coast guard teams arrived at the scene and rescued the 173 migrants on board.

The rescued migrants were taken to the French city of Boulogne-sur-Mer, while 11 people were reported to have suffered minor injuries. The prosecutor’s office launched an investigation into the incident, while one Egyptian national reportedly linked to the incident was detained. French authorities stated that the boat had departed from France last night.

The 173 people in question were recorded as the highest number of migrants intercepted on a single boat.